Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 113 is 13221.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 117 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 4 = 28 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 197 | 10244 |
| 107 and 10 | 1070 |
| 36 and 13 | 468 |
| 134 and 92 | 6164 |
| 22 and 47 | 1034 |